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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.92, 118.44 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.92, 118.44 and 76.74 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.92 : 118.44 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.92/118.44 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.92x = 118.44 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.92x = 9,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089.09/85.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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